Explosion that killed LA County deputies involved serious safety violations

LOS ANGELES — A state investigation has found that the deaths of three Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies in a grenade explosion last year involved “willful” and serious safety violations in the department, including failure to provide effective training and leaving explosives unattended. California’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health issued eight citations resulting in … Read more

House ethics panel finds Florida Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick committed 25 violations

WASHINGTON — Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida committed numerous violations of House rules and ethics standards, the House Ethics Committee found Friday in a ruling that could add weight to Republicans’ potential push to expel her from Congress. After meeting into early Friday morning following a seven-hour hearing, the ethics panel of four Democrats … Read more

Ethics panel finds most violations proven against Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, Democrat accused of stealing FEMA funds

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AI chip made for Chinese company draws scrutiny over potential U.S. export violations

Key components produced by a leading Taiwanese chipmaker were found in a powerful AI chip from a Chinese company, according to an initial report from a semiconductor research firm, which experts say could violate U.S. export controls. U.S. officials have been briefed on the research, according to a source familiar with the issue who requested … Read more